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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Making UP safer for all; force moreprofessional, among priorities: DGP
Lucknow: Pledging to work towards taking the UP Police to "unprecedented heights of excellence," Rajeev Krishna, the newly appointed director general of police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, on Monday outlined a comprehensive 10-point roadmap for policing reforms. Addressing his first media interaction since taking charge, the DGP said that law and order will remain a top and non-negotiable priority for the police force, which will take decisive steps to create a safer environment for all citizens. Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for reposing faith in his leadership, the DGP said the opportunity to lead the world's largest police force was a "significant responsibility." Listing zero-tolerance on crime, deeper citizen engagement, enhancing law enforcement efficiency through widespread use of technology, and ensuring accountability as his priorities, the DGP said, "Crimes against women will be met with sensitivity and urgency. Women's safety will be at the core of the policing strategy, with renewed efforts both to prevent such crimes and to respond effectively through legal and enforcement mechanisms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo " The DGP emphasised that the police would also engage in community outreach to foster a sense of security and empowerment among women. The DGP also confirmed that recruitment for more police personnel is in advanced stages and will be rolled out soon. "This large-scale recruitment is aimed at strengthening ground-level policing and bridging critical manpower gaps to ensure quicker response and better reach in urban and rural areas alike," he said. Public grievance redressal will also be placed at the heart of the police-citizen interface, said the DGP while assuring that every citizen's voice would be heard and addressed promptly. The platforms such as the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) and Jan Sunwai portals will be made more effective and citizen-friendly, he said. As part of efforts to modernise policing, the DGP placed strong emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and predictive technologies. Acknowledging that cybercrime has become one of the most pressing challenges in recent times, he assured that the UP Police is already working to enhance its digital crime-fighting capabilities. The DGP stressed the need to identify and deploy officers with specialised skill sets in cybercrime, forensics, counterterrorism, and community policing to professionalise the force and improve its effectiveness across all domains. He added that continuous in-service training would be treated as a strategic imperative to keep the force aligned with evolving law enforcement challenges. Internally, the welfare of police personnel will be given focused attention. The DGP said that resolving both administrative and personal issues faced by personnel would be a top priority to ensure they remain motivated, efficient, and ready for duty. The DGP also spoke about the need to strengthen anti-terror capabilities and border coordination. Referring to his own role in the formation of the UP Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) in 2007 following a spate of serial blasts, he said the ATS's structure and technology would be upgraded to meet new and emerging challenges. "The coordination with central agencies and border forces like the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along the Nepal border will be deepened to counter trans-border terrorism and trafficking more effectively," he said. The DGP also promised to look into the problems and challenges posed by traffic in cities. "Besides, we also aim to make the DGP headquarters more citizen-friendly, where people can come and get their grievances addressed," he said. "Under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister, we are ready to set new benchmarks in law enforcement. Our mission is clear — to serve the people of Uttar Pradesh with integrity, discipline, and excellence," he said.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Grievance portal being updated for timely resolutions: Delhi CM
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that her government is committed to ensuring 'timely and transparent resolution of public grievances' and as part of this initiative, grievance redressal camps (Jansunwai) are being held every Saturday. Further, the public grievance portal is also being updated, the chief minister's office said in a statement on Sunday. CM Gupta said, 'This is not just a grievance redressal programme; it is our commitment to listen to the people and find solutions. We will ensure every complaint is addressed in a time-bound and responsible manner.' She added: 'The present public grievance portal is being upgraded to be more user-friendly, enabling citizens to register complaints without technical barriers. Complainants will now be able to track the status of their complaints online and also provide feedback.' CMO in a statement said that as part of the process to improve grievance redressal mechanism, JanSunwai (public grievance hearing) camps are being organised by the government every Saturday across all revenue districts of the capital in collaboration with public representatives, including ministers, MLAs, and councillors. 'These camps include the presence of DM,SDM and other officials from the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation, Delhi Police, power companies, and over 18 other departments. Notably, to maintain a direct connection with the public, these programs are being held not just at revenue office premises but also at schools, community centres, and public halls like chaupals and baraat ghars,' the CMO official said. The official added that over 1,000 grievances have been registered in Jansunwai camps held across all districts of Delhi and the primary concerns raised by citizens include water supply, sanitation, encroachment, road maintenance, and law and order. 'At the Jan Sunwai camp held on May 17, more than 1,260 citizens participated, reflecting the public's growing trust and awareness about this initiative. Similarly, on the May 24 at the Jansunwai camp , over 1,350 people took part,' the official said. The chief minister has instructed all district officials to review complaints received during the camps and submit action-taken reports, the CMO statement said. 'She also directed that departments with persistent pending complaints will be held accountable, and strict action will be taken where necessary,' it said.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Over a thousand grievances resolved in Jan Sunwai camps in Delhi, many on the spot: Govt
With an aim to resolve civic grievances on the spot, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has initiated a public outreach campaign through weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) camps across the Capital, the Delhi government underlined on Sunday. So far, over a thousand grievances have been registered in the camps held across all districts of Delhi, according to an official statement. 'Of these, many were resolved on the spot, while the rest have been forwarded to the relevant departments for further necessary action,' the Delhi government stated. The camps are organised every Saturday across all revenue districts of the Capital with Cabinet ministers, MLAs, and municipal councilors also in attendance, along with the officials of the Delhi Police and discoms. 'To maintain a direct connection with the public, these programmes are being held not just at revenue office premises but also at schools, community centers, and public halls like chaupals and barat ghars,' the government said, adding that the participation at these camps has seen an increase. The primary concerns raised by the public at the camps include water supply, sanitation, encroachment, park maintenance, street lighting, road maintenance, and law and order, among others. The CM has directed all district officials to review the complaints promptly and submit timely action taken reports. She has warned of strict action against departments failing to resolve pending grievances. 'This is not just a grievance redressal program; it is our commitment to listen to the people and find solutions. We will ensure every complaint is addressed in a time-bound and responsible manner,' Gupta has been quoted as saying in the statement. She had earlier given orders to government departments to upgrade their public grievance portals to make them more user-friendly.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi govt to upgrade public grievance portal: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated her government is committed to ensuring timely, transparent, and sensitive resolution of public grievances and, as part of this initiative, the public grievance portal will be upgraded soon, an official said on Sunday. Instructing officials to promptly resolve pending grievances, CM Gupta said the government is not a ruler but a servant of public. CM Gupta said, 'This is not just a grievance redressal programme; it is our commitment to listen to the people and find solutions. We will ensure every complaint is addressed in a time-bound and responsible manner.' She further added that the present public grievance portal is being upgraded to be more user-friendly, enabling citizens to register complaints without technical barriers. Complainants will now be able to track the status of their complaints online and also provide feedback. The CM said following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of good governance and transparency, the Delhi government has prioritised direct communication with the citizens by organising Jan Sunwai or public grievance hearing camps. As part of this initiative, Jan Sunwai camps are organised every Saturday across all revenue districts of the capital in collaboration with public representatives, including Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and Municipal Councilors. These camps include the presence of District Magistrates and other officials from the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation, Delhi Police, power companies, and over 18 other departments. Notably, to maintain a direct connection with the public, these programmes are being held not just at revenue office premises but also at schools, community centres, and public halls like chaupals and baraat ghars, said an official statement. 'So far, over a thousand grievances have been registered in Jan Sunwai camps held across all districts of Delhi. Of these, many were resolved on the spot, while the rest have been forwarded to the relevant departments for further necessary action,' it said. The primary concerns raised by citizens include water supply, sanitation, encroachment, road maintenance, and law and order, said an official. Departments such as the Delhi Jal Board, Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department, Health Department, Food and Civil Supplies Department, and Delhi Police have collaborated to address these issues, he said. At the Jan Sunwai camp held on May 17, more than 1,260 citizens sought resolution of their problems, reflecting the public's growing trust and awareness of this initiative. Similarly, at the May 24 Jan Sunwai camp, over 1,350 people took part, the official said.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MGNREGA wages must rise to ₹400 per day: Jairam Ramesh
MGNREGA wages cannot be set by the arbitrary whims of the government, the Congress said on Wednesday (May 21, 2025), reiterating its demand for the rural employment guarantee scheme's wages to be hiked to ₹400 per day. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh was reacting to the latest report by LibTech India researchers, which pointed out that only 7% of households get the promised 100 days of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Also Read: Explained | The funding and demand for MGNREGA Mr. Ramesh said the LibTech report documents several crucial gaps in MGNREGA implementation, including a mismatch between the scheme's coverage and actual delivery. The number of households registered in the scheme rose 8.6% between the financial years of 2023-2024 and 2024-25, even as average days of employment per household fell 7.1%, average workdays per person dropped 4.3%, and the number of households completing the guaranteed 100 days of work fell by 11.9%. Budget shortfall One of the earliest indications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'uncaring attitude and shortsightedness' was his mockery of MGNREGA on the floor of the Parliament in 2015, Mr. Ramesh said, noting that the scheme's 2024-25 budget of ₹86,000 crore is widely considered inadequate. The People's Action for Employment Guarantee (PAEG) had recommended a budget allocation of ₹2.64 lakh crore for 2022-23 itself, while the World Bank recommends that at least 1.7% of the country's GDP should be allocated to this programme. The 2024-25 allocation only accounts for 0.26% of GDP. During the Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, MGNREGA workers from across the country raised several problems with the programme, including low wages, during a Jan Sunwai held at Ranka in Jharkhand on February 14, 2024. Eight months later, these issues continue to persist, in a government-created human, economic, and institutional tragedy, Mr. Ramesh said. 'MGNREGA wages cannot be set by the arbitrary whims of the government. A Standing Committee must be established to evaluate the need for changes in the wage rate,' the Congress leader said, noting that wages under the scheme have stagnated for a decade. 'An increase in MGNREGA wages - as envisioned in the Congress Nyay Patra for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections - assumes renewed importance. MGNREGA wages must rise to reach ₹400 per day,' he added.
